Lending Re-boot: Bad Bank expected to absorb Rs 2 lk cr NPAs

New Delhi (IANS) India's growth is set to further accelerate on the back of the path breaking plan to set up a 'Bad Bank', which is expected to absorb Rs 2 lakh crore worth of non-performing assets (NPA).

Accordingly, the process…

India ready to supply weapon systems to IOR countries: Rajnath

Bengaluru (IANS) India is ready to supply various types of weapon systems to Indian Ocean Region countries, Defence Minster Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, while stressing that the countries need to ensure peace in the region through "maritime cooperation".

Pakistan-based cybercriminals behind Airtel data hack

New Delhi (IANS) The recent data leak of at least 26 lakh Airtel users from Jammu and Kashmir was the handiwork of Pakistan-based hackers, who created new accounts to put data in the public forum and sell them for $3500 in Bitcoin, a security expert…

India compares violence over farm reforms to Capitol Hill rioting

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) In response to the US remarks, the government on Thursday compared the violent protests against its farm reforms to the rioting by the supporters of former President Donald Trump at the Capitol Hill last month.

A…

Jharkhand Government approves its first-ever CSR policy

Ranchi:  The Jharkhand Government has approved its first-ever CSR with a view to realize the overall development of its people, to create an enabling environment and to increase the total volume of CSR investments.

With the help of this new…

Weather watch: Cloud cover expected on Friday, rains on Saturday

Ranchi:  The weather in the state capital is likely to take yet another turn as rainfall has been predicted for Saturday.

According to the local MET department on Thursday the weather had remained clear throughout the day however due to the…

Ranchi Rail Division gets Rs 452.20 crore in Budget 2021-20 for eight projects

Ranchi: The Ranchi rail division has been allocated a sum of Rs 452.20 crore in the general budget 2021-22 for a total off eight projects.

Out of the Rs 452.20 crore a bulk allocation of Rs 320 crore has been allotted for doubling of Bondamunda-Ranchi…

Mayurakshi Silk becomes the source of livelihood for Santhal women

Ranchi: The efforts made by the state government is not only shaping a bright future for the silk industry in Jharkhand, but also helping women secure their livelihoods and making them a source of inspiration for all. Ruby Kumari of Dumka is a specially…

SC says not condoning R-Day violence, cites PM statement

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that law will take its own course, as it declined to entertain a PIL urging it to issue directions to register FIR against persons or organisation responsible…

Sensex surges 600 points to claim new highs

Mumbai (IANS) The euphoric post-budget rally continued in the Indian stock market on Wednesday as the BSE Sensex surged over 600 points to trade above the 50,400 level.

It has touched an all-time high of 50,432.28 points.

Around 12.55…